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Don Begg is an international award-winning bronze sculptor based in Cochrane, Alberta. Don Begg and his wife Shirley Stephens-Begg own and operate the fine art foundry Studio West Ltd. Don is personally involved in each stage of casting and finishing his bronzes, specializing in monumental sculptures. Don studied in New Jersey and New York and art casting in California.

Don Begg has created more than 85 public monuments across North America. Don’s limited edition bronze sculptures appear internationally, in private, corporate, and museum art collections on five continents, including the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Located just 15 minutes west of Calgary, Studio West Bronze Foundry & Gallery features works by Don Begg and “Calgary’s Original Cowboy Artist,” Doug Stephens, as well as the western art of many well-known professional artists. In addition to stunning bronzes and monuments, Studio West also features an assortment of paintings, fine art, western prints, artifacts, and much more.

We supply corporate and retirement gifts, safety awards, and fine art bronzes for home or office. If you are interested in purchasing a piece of art or commissioning a monument, please feel free to contact us at any time. Our bronzes and monuments range in price from $300 to $250,000 and in sizes from 3” to 14’ heroic scale. No project is too big or small.

It was our great fortune to ring the bell and have the door answered by the granddaughter of the founder. She graciously gave us a tour of the foundry and the adjoining gallery. She was extremely busy and only a few employees were working. However, she spent almost an hour explaining the history of her family and showing examples of the work the business currently does. This is an experience well worth your time.